Our editors picked Todd Richesin as part of the Next Wave of interior designers to watch in 2010. Read about more new designers here.

I'm not afraid to use color and have fun with it. My work is all about comfort. More than just a chair being comfortable — the room has to feel comfortable.

WHO'S YOUR FAVORITE DECORATOR EVER?

It is an unbreakable tie between John Fowler and Mark Hampton.

WHAT'S THE MOST INSPIRING THING YOU'VE SEEN LATELY?

The sky. The color range is limitless, its moodiness is unpredictable. Recently, from the window of a client's jet, the combination of white and the perfect shade of blue inspired the color scheme for a new cottage.